CompTIA Network+

About this course

The  Official  CompTIA®  Network+®  (Exam  N10-007)  course  builds  on  your existing  user-level  knowledge  and  experience  with personal computer operating systems and networks to present the fundamental skills and concepts that you will need to use on the job in any type of networking career. It also addresses the content described in the exam objectives for the CompTIA Network+ certification. If you are pursuing a CompTIA technical certification path, obtaining the CompTIA® A+® certification is an excellent first step to take before preparing for the CompTIA Network+ examination.

The Official CompTIA® Network+® (Exam N10-007) course can benefit you in several ways:

• If you are  preparing  for  any  type  of  network-related  career,  it  provides  the  background  knowledge  and  skills  you  will require to be successful.
• It contains information and procedures that can help you if your job duties include network troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance.
• It can assist you in preparing for the CompTIA Network+ examination (Exam N10-007

Course Objective

In this course, you will describe the major networking technologies and systems of modern networks, and configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern networks.

To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience with basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks in a Microsoft Windows environment, be able to search for, browse, and access information on the Internet, and have basic knowledge of computing concepts. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following official CompTIA courses:

• The Official CompTIA® IT Fundamentals+
• CompTIA A+ Core Series

Please Note: The prerequisites for this course might differ significantly from the prerequisites for the CompTIA certification exams. For the most up-to-date information about the exam prerequisites go to https://certification.comptia.org/training/exam-objectives 

Lesson 1: Network Theory

• Network Types
• Network Standards and the OSI Model
• Data Transmission Methods

Lesson 2: Bounded Network Media

• Copper Media
• Fiber Optic Media
• Bounded Network Media Installation

Lesson 3: Unbounded Network Media

• Wireless Networking
• Wireless Network Devices and Components
• Implement Wireless Technology
• Internet of Things

Lesson 4: Network Implementations

• Physical Network Topologies
• Logical Network Topologies
• Ethernet Networks
• Network Devices

 Lesson 5: TCP/IP Addressing and Data Delivery

• The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• IPv4 Addressing
• Default IP Addressing Schemes
• Create Custom IP Addressing Schemes
• IPv6 Addressing

Lesson 6: Routing and Switching

• Switching
• Network Packet Routing
• Static and Dynamic IP Routing
• VLANs

Lesson 7: TCP/IP Implementation

• Configure IP Addresses
• Naming Services
• TCP/IP Utilities
• Common TCP/IP Protocols

Lesson 8: Network Security Analysis

• Introduction to Network Security
• Network Security Policies
• Physical Security
• Common Network Attacks

Lesson 9: Network Security Implementation

• Authentication
• Access Control
• Port, Service, and Protocol Security
• Wireless Network Security
• Patches and Updates
• Mitigation Techniques

Lesson 10: WAN Infrastructure

• WAN Basics
• WAN Connectivity Methods
• WAN Transmission Technologies
• VoIP

Lesson 11: Cloud and Virtualization Techniques

• Virtualization Technologies
• Network Storage Technologies
• Cloud Computing

Lesson 12: Remote Networking

• Remote Network Architectures
• Remote Access Network Implementations
• Virtual Private Networking
• Troubleshoot Wireless Connectivity and Performance Issues
• Troubleshoot Network Service Issues

Lesson 13: Network Management

• Monitor Networks
• Document the Network
• Establish Baselines
• Optimize Network Performance
• Ensure Business Continuity

Lesson 14: Troubleshooting Network Issues

• Network Troubleshooting Methodology
• Network Troubleshooting Tools
• Troubleshoot Wired Connectivity and Performance Issues